Lord Siva lives on the icy mountain top, warmed by the inner fire of truth (Tejas Shakti). In the fullness of his solitude. No longing for connection and the objective world. We must get there too…. See More

Saturn does not bring suffering, he brings truth – the truth of how well we actually know ourSelf – and we can only know ourSelf in solitude.

So he is cold, slowing things down and pulling them inward. Like a blanket of snow he envelops us, removing the joy we usually find in the world of distinctions and preferences. We see the similarities in both darkness and the blinding whiteness of being snowblind. Both are isolating, separating, liberating, unifying, terrifying and the truest measure of how comfortable we really are with ourselves and how many illusions and attachments still must be smashed.

We feel endings, limits, mistakes, fears. But is that all? Is that where it ends? Every new beginning came after an ending. Every birth came after a death. But limitation is our game – our projection.

Nothing real ever dies.

Because we are living in the unreal we fear the death of the unreal. So, GET REAL! – rather than sulk over piles of excrement decaying before your eyes.

Eventually, we must grow up. Lord Shani will see to it that we do. Every month we get to reckon with him,… and so it is this month.

Follow this truth internally and add some external warmth, to give a good contrast.

“Love is God’s revealed form”
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A retrograde planet appears to be moving backward relative to the Earth at any given time. This retrograde motion shows a tendency of the planet to “back up” in our mind and consciousness.

Saturn is retrograde almost half of the time, so his current retrograde motion is nothing new or even unusual.

Saturn has to do with the nature of our commitments and plans. We are usually half committed to our current plans and half reevaluating new ones. This comes from Saturn.

He is currently in Virgo and will be retrograde until May 30, 2010. Between now and then it is better *NOT* to try or implement NEW plans or strategies, but rather to deepen our commitment to the things that have been working.

Perfecting Not Prospecting.

In Virgo, Saturn’s detail oriented nature is perfect for this implementation. After dismantling the flawed power structures in Leo (November 2006-September 2009) Saturn is now poised to build a life of meaning from the shards of the old, worn out paradigm.

The tendency might be to feel overwhelmed by all that needs to be done and to worry about it. This is the nature of Saturn, creating pressure so you take it seriously.

He is a Tamasic planet in a Tamasic sign, showing a need for protection. The power of Tamasic energies come forth when we are connected to the body in real time, not in the accompanying thoughts or ideas.

When Tamasic energies go into the head, they create fear (Saturn), anger (Mars) and confusion (Nodes).

But you are never overwhelmed in the moment.

Here are a few keywords for Saturn retrograde in Virgo.
Reflect.
Organize.
Commit.
Create.

One detail at a time.
One breath at a time.

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May 2010 be the best year ever for you.

Here are a few recent things that you might enjoy:

Last Night’s Radio Show: discussing the next 4 months of Jupiter in Aquarius:
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The history of Christmas in the West:
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2010 Astrology transits Video:
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Full Moon in Taurus – 2009 Scorpio Cycle

The full moon in Taurus will occur shortly before midnight on December 1 this year. Sometimes astrologers get a little wacky around the full moon, and start speaking as if it’s the “beginning” of a cycle, projecting the next month forward from the full moon. I know the full moon is pretty and captures our imagination more than the new moon, which we can’t even see, but this is a mistake. I know astrology is not seen as Scientific in the West and it seems like everything can be a matter of opinion, but astronomical realities are what they are.

The full moon is the halfway point of the new moon cycle. It shows a releasing, not a growing period. You can relate the monthly moon cycle (commencing from the new moon, when it’s dark) to a lifetime. It is born, grows, reaches its peak power and vitality. From there it wanes and dies so that the next cycle can be born.

When we understand astrology in a metaphysical way, this is exactly what happens, 12 times per year. The truth is, each person is a culmination of all 12 astrology signs (and all the planets, etc.) The obsession with “your sign”, etc. is one of the things an astrologer tries to balance when they do an astrology reading. Stated more simply, we all have the energy of all 12 signs falling somewhere in our consciousness. Our obsessions and preferences and identity through the ego is what we see in the astrology chart by the planets, houses and signs.

In Vedic energetics each sign is a different limb of the Kala purusha. Each month a certain part of that limb and comes to life. In medical astrology signs are well understood to rule different parts of the body. Scorpio rules the genitals, the most vulnerable and exposed part of who we are.

The fear of being naked and exploited is the deeper fear of Scorpio.

Midlife Crisis
This full moon in Taurus is the halfway point, the midlife, of the Scorpio 2009 cycle. Fifteen days ago, the sun and moon were together in Scorpio. The moon was dark. From that darkness the Scorpio lesson of 2009 was born. When Sun and Moon (spirit and mind) meet at that same point, the lifecycle begins – just like when sperm and egg meet.

So, the most psychologically vitalized part of any cycle is the full moon, as the moon represents our psychology and the need to balance our own identity (Sun) with our connection to others. The Scorpio cycle each year is a time when we look to strengthen our vulnerabilities and dig deeply into our own psychological weaknesses. But if we are not careful, we also do battle with others over their weaknesses and the perceived insults and hurts that we feel around them.

Scorpio is easily the most emotionally restless of the astrology signs and we all have it somewhere within us, whether we have planets in that sign or not. Providing contrast to that emotional restlessness and turmoil is the stability of Taurus – the most solid and stable of the astrology signs.

At the halfway point in the Scorpio cycle we connect with stability, structure and the need to balance the constants emotional thrill and excitement seen in Scorpio. Also, as being ruled by Mars, Scorpio can be numb (tamasic) to the pain they cause themselves and others as they take on life’s challenges.

Taurus is where we enjoy what we have, rather than worry about losing it. It is where we grow and protect those things we have and love, rather than analyze them or look for their flaws and weaknesses. As being ruled by Venus, Taurus is sensitive and aware of the feelings of others, not destroying things and being careful. Taurus is where the moon is exalted and Scorpio is where the moon is debilitated.

The Next Two Weeks
This full moon is mainly supported by a Jupiter trinal aspect – and an opposition from Venus in Scorpio.

Traditional teachings and teachers are able to support us, but there may be a tendency toward dogmatism and looking to the past for solutions rather than looking toward the future. Also, it may be hard to stay hopeful right now with this debilitated Jupiter aspected by a debilitated Mars (the ruler of Scorpio).

Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is in the Nakshatra Anuradha which is related to friendship and reaching out to our friends. Underneath it all, Scorpio is a sign that places a lot of importance on friendship and loyalty. Scorpio natives will work hard on a friendship with you, but you usually have to be willing to do battle with them. Divine friendship is a key to releasing the fears of the Scorpio cycle.

As was said, each of us is a culmination of all 12 astrology signs. We each have Scorpio somewhere within us. The loyal and protective friend is a great place for the Scorpio energy in each of us to take wing. A friend is genuinely concerned about our well-being. A friend has more detachment than a lover or an intimate other would have. “God as the Divine Friend” is the key to Venus’ Nakshatra Deity, called “Mitra”.

Think of your higher self as the friend you can call anytime of the day or night. That friend would never judge you or turn you down and they would lend a sympathetic ear to all your troubles. They would be concerned with providing comfort and calming you down in the midst of some panic or imagined terror. Of course, your friends and (most importantly) you BEING A FRIEND – to others is also key.

This is a very powerful lesson of this full moon – the beginning of the waning phase of the Scorpio cycle. This waning phase – for the next two weeks – shows the need to let go of negative Scorpio traits in order to master its full creative potential.

From a place of comfort, and structure (Taurus) the imagined fears of Scorpio can release, and these virtuous qualities of Scorpio can be realized: the courage and growth of the spiritual warrior – the loyal friend you can call any hour of the night – the dark Knight defending the highest truth.

The next two weeks, as the Taurus Full Moon wanes and the Scorpio cycle releases, traditional teachings and teachers may help, but be careful of dogma and fears of the old paradigm interrupting the work of the moment.

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We have quite a lot of planets either debilitated or getting closer to debilitation right now. Both Mars and Jupiter are already debilitated and Venus and the sun are not far away. When a planet is debilitated it does not express its highest nature very easily. In fact, the thing that it rules in our consciousness becomes compromised and hard to fathom.

Jupiter Debilitated
Jupiter is the energy that feels like hope and inspiration. These are the things that get us through in life when we have setbacks. We have our teachings, teachers and philosophies to fall back on. These things allow us to remember the bigger picture, otherwise we get tangled up in all of the material setbacks of the world and get lost in the details. Jupiter has been debilitated for much of this year, and still is. So it is harder for us to remember our teachings and we have lost some hope.

Mars Debilitated
Mars is a planet of discipline that allows us to put into practice the things we believe in, not just talk about them or acknowledge them mentally. Mars gives us the toughness and discipline to sacrifice our happiness in the moment in order to do the right thing. When Mars is weak, rather than doing the right thing, we tend to argue with others over what the right thing is.

When Mars becomes debilitated, we become undisciplined. Rather than our actions being based on what we know is right for us in the long term (Capricorn), they become based on how we feel in the moment (Cancer). This leaves us feeling weak and overcome by emotions, rather than feeling tough and strong – which is the part of us that Mars is activating. Mars will be debilitated between now May 25, 2010. That’s a long time to have Mars weak.

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Venus Debilitated
Venus is the energy within us that brings about happiness in life. We all want to enjoy life. That nature comes from Venus. When Venus is weak we simply don’t enjoy things as much. We don’t appreciate them as much, and we don’t feel as appreciated ourselves. That’s often the most difficult thing to swallow when Venus is weak.

Be careful in your relationships especially now, with not feeling appreciated. There may be a high sensitivity to that, especially with Venus joined Saturn, compounding this lack of appreciation with a lack of confidence. In fact, this tendency may only increase as the Sun also becomes debilitated on October 17.

Mercury to the Rescue
However, in general, the stellium of planets in Virgo (Mercury, Venus and Saturn) are being strongly supported by an exalted Mercury, the ruler of the sign. And in fact, these three friendly planets make for a very powerful Raja Yoga. So, even though we may not be feeling so good, this is a great time to get a lot of work done – especially detail oriented, artistic, technical type of work.

Between now and November 2 is a great time to deepen your commitment to your creative projects and bring them to fruition. If you’ve been kicking around ideas that have to do with writing projects, online publishing, starting a blog, revamping / rebranding your business, etc. – you won’t find a better time to do it for quite a while.

We can sit around feeling disrespected and without hope or we can jump into the creative power of the time. Between now and November 2 that means working on something that we’re passionate about, that we believe in. Make a commitment to bringing some sort of beauty into the world.

There will be a lot of assistance with Mercury exalted, or in an exchange with Venus, between now and November 2.

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This is a free astrology horoscope about Saturn in Virgo

The false forms of power have been exposed and we must make a commitment to the true source of power, or feel the pain of that. Virgo is where we must assemble the new paradigm from the shards of the old. The future is now and we are creating. This requires focusing our attention on all of the details, each day, each person, each meal, each dollar.. they all matter and have broad ranging implications. We can be overwhelmed by this or be flexible and present and do our best, knowing that God’s grace is always guiding us (integrating the opposite energy of Pisces).

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Now is a good time to revisit what the Nodes actually are. Astronomically, they are the points in space where the orbits of the Earth Sun and Moon intersect. When these three bodies line up it creates an eclipse. That’s when we see the Nodes. Yet, the Nodes are always there. Meaning, the intersecting points of the Sun, Moon and Earth are always moving through space affecting certain signs and planets at any given time.

In Vedic astrology, the Nodes are as important as any other planets. Even though they don’t have a body, and they are just shadows, their influence is as important as the other physical planets that reflected the sun’s light.

The Nodes are portals into our past and future lives. The Sun is our soul – the Moon is our mind — the Earth is our body. Body mind and soul lining up at the exact same time brings enormous potential — this is why eclipses are so powerful.

The Sage Parashara Declares:
“The North node is the advancing army. The South node is the occupying army”. The North node is the territory the soul is trying to conquer in this lifetime. The South node is the territory the soul has conquered in recent lifetimes.

Have you ever noticed that everyone you meet is “a little crazy and unbalanced” in some way? (hopefully they are just “a little crazy” – some are certified “nuts”) Well, the part of each person that is a little crazy and unbalanced in some way is shown astrologically by the north and south nodes. These are the parts of ourselves that feel unbalanced, because they are not of this Earth. They are deep, revolutionary, spiritual forces within us. They are incredibly powerful yet can be disturbing at the same time. They are symbolized by a serpent. That serpent can bite you, or its venom can be a powerful elixir.

I don’t know how many astrology readings I have had where I spend 90% of the time talking about the Nodes. Everyone has the nodes somewhere in their chart — in certain signs, in certain houses, and associating with certain planets. As a very spiritually oriented Vedic astrologer, I spend a lot of time discussing nodal affects with my clients. They are some of the most powerful forces in the astrological chart – because they amplify whatever they are associating with – pushing toward their highest spiritual goal.

From November 2006 until May of 2008 we had the South node joined Saturn by transit – in Leo. This transit was very powerful in focusing us on the true source of power and commitment within. It was during this time globally that many “Kings” became dethroned. This includes presidents such as Bush and Blair – but also other Kings – such as those in sport, whose misdeeds brought them down. Two Kings of baseball, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens – A King of football, Michael Vick – a Queen of track and field, Marion Jones – Many former homerun kings in baseball also became tainted by steroid scandals.

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More recently, and since the November elections, we have seen at least three planets with the North node in Capricorn almost continuously. Capricorn is a sign of seriousness, determination and fear. It shows where we are ready to make a commitment toward something long-term – both for prosperity and protection. It is no wonder so many are worried about their finances, with Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and joined the North node. Since January 27 Mars has also been in Capricorn, which rescues this placement with courage and strength. As I have been advising, now is not the time to be consumed by worry, it is a time to act courageously and with a commitment aligned with your inspirations.

In addition, Mercury is also in Capricorn now, joined Mars and Jupiter, adding skill, communication, flexibility and humor into the mix. Mercury is the most auspicious planet for actually manifesting things as he allows us to focus on the right details to put things together.

In fact, the nature of the North node – joined an exalted planet – is also very powerful right now. The North node gives us a certain visionary quality, our inner genius can emerge. There are many opportunities to make money now if you are inventive, creative and look for a way to uplift and support others and advance causes bigger than yourself.

Those humanitarian ideals are also especially supported by the sun in Aquarius now, exchanging with Saturn. Also, exalted Venus in Pisces is orienting our mind toward teaching and esoteric subjects. Personally, as someone who keeps his eyes open toward business trends I’ve seen many Internet entrepreneurs doing very well in these economic times. All of this is shown by what I have described above.

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I have not done a lot of research in midpoints, but to me the concept seems to be based on sound astrological principles, especially if they are reinforced by other phenomena. I especially like the concept of midpoints because it refers to positions in absolute space. I especially like the idea of midpoints if planets that are in aspect to each other – and in a tight degree of orb.

Currently, we have such a situation in the sky. Jupiter and Saturn are in a very tight trinal aspect with each other. As this trine perfects, Mars is moving right into the midpoint between Jupiter and Saturn.

Using the Sidereal zodiac, Jupiter will be at 22° and 50 seconds of Sagittarius and Saturn will be at 24° and 46 seconds of Leo on Tuesday, October 28. The midpoint would be approximately 23° and 40 seconds of Libra. Mars hits this exact midpoint between Jupiter and Saturn on October 28-exactly 1 week before the US election.

When we consider the planets involved, and what they represent in the election, (Saturn in Leo to be John McCain – Jupiter and Sagittarius the Obama figure) it gets me to thinking that this Mars transit could be the trigger for some unexpected, perhaps even violent event that suddenly alters the course of the election. This is especially easy to predict given that after Mars triggers this midpoint, he will then square Neptune retrograde – a transit that perfects to the exact degree on election Day itself. The Neptune/Mars square could show the confusing aftermath that results.

On the day of the election Mars will be in an exact square to retrograde Neptune. Also Uranus will be in an exact opposition to Saturn.

EEK!

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Since the nodes move backwards, I am of the feeling that it is the Rahu end of the node, the North node, that is driving the engine of karma right now. This means there is a new activation of karmic energy coming into the earth plane. Of course, the reason we have new cycles is to get rid of the old. Let’s examine this a little further.

In the most reliable US chart I have seen, there is a Sagittarius rising sign – using the sidereal zodiac. This places Rahu in the second house by transit (Sidereal Zodiac) — the House of wealth and economics. The second house is also related to security, values and our value systems. It is these value systems that give us stability in life and are ultimately our most valuable resource – both individually and culturally. This second house is opposite the eighth house of insecurity, chaos and the things we cannot control. The eighth house represents the dramatic upheavals that force us to clarify and stabilize our value systems (2nd house) and ultimately lead to our highest life lessons (9th house – the results of the eighth house).

I see this dynamic playing out with the current economic crisis and the impending change of leadership in our country. I’ve written quite extensively lately about the aspect between Jupiter and Saturn and how Jupiter represents the Democratic candidate for president and the wave of hope he is riding. Mr. Obama typifies the Jupiter in Sagittarius archetype. The peaceful warrior with a clear vision of the future inspiring the masses. The Republican candidate, Mr. McCain is clearly shown by Saturn in Leo. He is the established authoritative presence, Saturn personified as an old man trying to hang onto the throne of power, the sign of Leo – and for the most part keep the same policies and structures in place. His vice presidential nominee was a fascinating choice. I see it as his attempt to infuse some of the “Jupiter in Sagittarius” energy into his own campaign. And it worked, for a while.

For little more perspective let’s consider this most recent  Saturn transit we are in. At the end of 1979 Saturn entered sidereal Virgo for the first time. During the election season of 1980, Ronald Reagan introduced the concept of “trickle down economics”. At the time, his competitor in the Republican primaries, George Bush Sr, called that economic theory “voodoo economics”. During that campaign season, Saturn was at almost the exact same degree as it is right now in the sky.

Of course, once George Bush was plucked to be Ronald Reagan’s running mate, Republican opposition to this economic theory ended — for the next 12 years. This next 12 years saw an exploding debt, an enormous amount of defense spending and deregulation. These practices led to the S&L crisis of the late 80s and an exploding national debt.

In the 90s, eight years of Democratic, responsible government regulation, brought the debt under control and exploded jobs and opportunities.

Eight years later, after a return to the “trickle-down/voodoo” economics of the past we are facing a horrific economic situation.

For the most part, 20 of the last 28 years have been under Republican leadership and economic guidance. This coincides with the “Saturn in sidereal Virgo” ingress that started at the end of 79 – with Ronald Reagan’s policies – and will end when Saturn leaves sidereal Leo in September of 2009.

The reason we are feeling this so heavily now is because of this Kala Sarpa yoga, (all the planets between the nodes) draped across the 2/8 axis of the US chart — the axis of security and insecurity and the need to re-clarify our value systems. This Kala Sarpa yoga is being initiated by the North node, showing a radical awakening in the cycle of karma and to re-clarification of our values.

I am trying to be neutral politically about this these issues, but when viewed astrologically it seems quite clear there is a referendum is being made about one of the major parties’ economic policies.

“The times, they are a changin”

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Both Jupiter and Saturn are planets of long-term destiny. Jupiter gives optimism and hope, Saturn gives determined effort towards our goals. Both of these things need to be working in harmony with each other if we are to have long-term success. Saturn gives us the determination and Jupiter gives us the hope to overcome those obstacles and also the uplifting and inspired vision.

Between now and early November Jupiter and Saturn will be in this trinal arrangement. Any and all endeavors that you can start or prepare for now will be blessed events.

If you have been working hard toward certain long-term goals this year, as I have been encouraging at different times, you may find this period to be especially fruitful. It may be the culmination of many smaller tasks that you had planned in advance.

It is interesting that our elections in the United States will take place during this Jupiter/Saturn trine. Obama definitely represents Jupiter and Saturn by McCain.

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